International Day of Families 2022: 15 May 2022

On May 15, the United Nations celebrates International Families Day at its headquarters and worldwide. The United Nations and countries all around the world declared it on May 15. The United Nations General Assembly declared it in 1993 with resolutions A/RES/47/237, and the day symbolises how global society unites families.

It aims to reflect the importance that the international community attaches to families. It also creates awareness of issues relating to families. This day also promotes boosting knowledge of the social, economic, and demographic processes affecting families.

INTERNATIONAL FAMILIES DAY 2022: THEME

For the International Day of Families 2022, the UN Secretary-General has chosen the theme “Families and Urbanization.”